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Is weight loss surgery right for you?

After frustrating and failed attempts with traditional dieting methods, more and more people are turning to weight loss surgery. Over 100,000 people undergo weight loss surgery each year and that number is growing rapidly. The Patient’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery is essential for the patient considering this option.
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The Patient’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery, Revised Edition: Everything You Need to Know About Gastric Bypass and Bariatric Surgery

Obesity is a growing epidemic around the world. They operate it on those people who fail to reduce weight. An obese person suffers from hypertension, insomnia, gallbladder disease, liver disease, degenerative disc disease, heart disease, infertility, arthritis in weight bearing joints and gastroesophageal reflux disease. A gastric bypass surgery first divides the stomach into a small upper pouch and a much larger, lower “remnant” pouch and then re-arranges the small intestine to allow both pouches to stay connected to it. Gastric bypass surgery comes in many forms. Of these, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is more effective. The benefit of this surgery is smaller scars, lower risk of hernias, and faster recovery compared to traditional large incision gastric bypass surgery.

Drs. Mason and Ito originally pioneered bariatric surgery in the 1960′s. From then, the surgery had undergone various changes. Today, gastric bypass with roux-en-y is the most commonly performed weight loss procedure and approximately 65% effective in losing target weight. Records show that those patients who had undergone the surgery fail to survive long. It is seen that the major cause of death in the weight loss patients is heart failure. The patient also suffers from depression. The change in their food habit is the major cause of depression. They face difficulty in climbing stairs or lifting heavy objects, and increased fatigue following simple physical tasks. In the past, serious obesity was interpreted to mean weighing at least 100 pounds (45 kg) more than the “ideal body weightâ?. This criterion failed for persons of short stature.

A gastric bypass patient needs to be very careful about their diet. They require consulting a registered dietician always. If a proper diet is strictly followed, it would be very helpful for the patient. A person is not permitted to eat everything directly after the operation. There are numerous restrictions that the patients need to follow to recover soon. Liquid foods like juice, milk, cooked cereal should be taken and soft foods like fresh fruits, cooked vegetables are most preferable. They can also intake-pureed food. In an obese person the doctor need to operate complications like anastomotic leakage, anastomotic stricture, dumping syndrome etc. Today, an obese person can lead a normal life like others if he or she undergoes the gastric bypass surgery.

Answer by Flowers
Wow, that’s a lot of questions. I belong to a Yahoo regrouped called Weight Loss Surgery Friendship & Support. We have a lot of members who like to write and share their experiences. You may want to join, as even after the surgery you will do better if you have a support group.But, talking to your parents may be hard, but if you are miserable, your life is firmly also. Tell them the advantages and how your life will be more worth dwell. Tell them that your blood pressure will drop, your back will feel better, your stamina will increase, your chances of finding a mate can increase, and the chances of developing a miriad of illnesses will decrease.I had the surgery 8 months ago. It has made a selfsame noticeable change in my health. It is not easy…you will need to take vitamins and minerals, extra protein, extra fluids, you will need to exercise, you will have to be in a doctor’s care to make sure your blood tests are normal. It is hard work, and you tin fail.The cost depends on the part of the country you will have the surgery. I have heard as low as $ 16,000 and as high as $ 40,000. I have insurance, but with deductibles and such, I ended up paying nearly $ 4000 out of pocket. One of the reasons for that is the psychological tests, the nutrition counselling and a sophisticated supervised burthening monitoring for 6 months prior to the surgery.Now, one thing you should know, this surgery is not right for everyone. It is a lifetime change. You should persue trying to lose weight through diet and exercise before you attempt this surgery. I liked Atkins, because I am a protein eater. I also thought Weight Watchers was pretty good and it has been scientifically proven to be the best. But you must include exercise and a positive attitude. Try this surgery only as the last resort due to the malabsorption issues.BTW, don’t go with the lapband. I know many people who had that and they have either NOW had the gastric bypass surgery OR they have gained all their weight back. It is selfsame easy to cheat and to learn how to get around the restrictions the band causes.Good luck in whatever you determine. Please join our group. You tin ask a million questions and everyone will be glad to help.

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Answer by happydawg
I would not suggest a roux en y since once it is done, it is permanent and its not reversible. I am sure lap banding would be a much better notion since its a much less invasive surgery and the bands can be taken off or re adjusted.
My girlfriend died from roux en y surgery the morning following it was done. She threw a clot. She left a 6 yr old child motherless with an alcoholic father.
Please re consider.

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Answer by Lydia
only way would to be go to a foreign country. but thats not happening. i think you need to be healthy. but you should probably think about getting a job before you try and find surgery.

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